Frigidaire CGLMV168CS1 Owner’s Manual

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Grounding

Instructions ........ 9

Features ...... 10, 32-34

Getting Started ..... 11

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Operating

Instructions ..... 12-31

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Troubleshooting .. 40-41

Consumer
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Warranty & Service , , 42-44

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION

BEFOREUSING

Fit!PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID

POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,

personal injury or loss of life.

Do Not Attempt to operate this oven
with the door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.

Do Not Place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow

soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.

Do Not Operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and
that there is no damage to the:

1.door (bent),

2.hinges and latches (broken or

loosened),

3. door seals and sealing surfaces.
The Oven Should Not be adjusted or

repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.

NEED HELP? Help us, help you"

In the United States, call: 1-800-944-9044
In Canada, call: 1-866-213-9397 (English)

1-800-669-4606 ext. 8199 (French)

Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at: http://www.frigidaire.com

Before you call for service, there are a
few things you can do to help us serve
you better.

Read this manual.

It contains instructions to help you use
and maintain your microwave properly.

If you received a damaged

oven...immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Check the section titled "Troubleshooting"
before calling. This section helps you solve
common problems that might occur. If you
do need service, you can relax knowing help
is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free

customer service numbers is included in
the back of this manual. Or call Frigidaire

Consumer Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure
to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic

precautions, including the following sections.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ranges. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

I This microwave oven is UL and CSA listed for installation over electric and gas I

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• Read and follow the specific "Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy" on page 2.

• This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding Instructions
section on page 9.

• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

• Install or locate this appliance only
in accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions.

• This over-the-range oven was designed
for use over ranges no wider than 36"

(91 cm). It may be installed over both

gas and electric cooking equipment.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has
a damaged power cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

• Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.

• Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not

use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat, dry or cook
food, and is not intended for laboratory

or industrial use.

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BEFOREUSING

• Do not store this appliance outdoors.

Do not use this product near water-
for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool or near a sink.

• Keep power cord away from heated
surfaces.

• Do not immerse power cord or plug
in water.

• See door surface cleaning instructions
in the Care and Cleaning section (s) of

this manual.

• This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.

• As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:

- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven while cooking.

-- Remove wire twist-ties and metal

handles from paper or plastic containers
before placing them in the oven.

- Do not use the oven for storage

purposes. Do not leave paper products,

cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.

If materials inside oven should ignite,
keep the oven door closed, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is opened,
the fire may spread.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Special Notes About Microwaving

Arcing

I If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. I

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks

in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

• The temperature probe in the
microwave but not inserted in the food.

• The metal shelf not installed correctly
so it touches the microwave wall.

• Metal or foil touching the side of
the oven.

Foods

Do not pop popcorn in your microwave
oven unless in a special microwave
popcorn accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in microwave

ovens.

• Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers-for example, closed

jars-will explode and should not be

heated in this microwave oven. Such
use of the microwave oven could result

in injury.

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.

• Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).

• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or
gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.

• Recycled paper towels containing small
metal pieces being used in the microwave.

• Operating the microwave with no food
inside for more than a minute or two

may cause damage to the oven and could
start a fire. It increases the heat around

the magnetron and can shorten the life
of the oven.

• Foods with unbroken outer "skin"
such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages,

tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, and egg yolks should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.

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BEFOREUSING

Safety Fact- SUPERHEATEDWATER

Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach
the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all.

Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when
something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.

To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid
for more than 2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.

• Avoid heating baby food in glass.jars,
even with the lid off. Make sure all infant

food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to
distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to
prevent scalding when warming formula
or breast milk. The container may feel
cooler than the milk really is. Always test
the milk before feeding the baby.

• Spontaneous boiling-Under certain
special circumstances, liquids may start
to boil during or shortly after removal
from the microwave oven. To prevent
burns from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following: before
removing the container from the oven,

allow the container to stand in the oven
for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has

shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-
necked containers such as soft drink

bottles, wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if the
container is opened, excessive steam
can build up and cause it to burst or

overflow.

• Do not defrost frozen beverages in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Be careful when opening any containers

of hot food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away from

hands and face.

• Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing
damage to your oven.

• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat
to at least an INTERNAL temperature
of 160°F. (71°C) and poultry to at least
an INTERNAL temperature of 180 °F.

(82 °C). Cooking to these temperatures

usually protects against foodborne
illness.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Special Notes About Microwaving

Microwave-Safe Cookware

Make sure all cookware used in your
microwave oven is suitable for

microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or glaze with a

metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware
is labeled "suitable for microwaving."

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How to test for a microwave-safe dish.

• If you are not sure ifa dish is microwave-
safe, use this test: Place in the oven both

the dish you are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with 1 cup of
water-set the measuring cup either in

or next to the dish. Microwave 30 to 45
seconds at high. If the dish heals, it

should not be used for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the dish is

microwave-safe.

• If you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use in

microwave ovens.

• Some styrofoam trays (like those that
meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of

metal embedded in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can burn the
floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.

• Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and
waxed paper can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.

• Do not use the microwave to dry
newspapers.

• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use
in microwave ovens. Check the package
for proper use.

• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used to cover dishes in order
to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam
can escape.

• Cookware may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food.

Pot holders may be needed to handle
the cookware.

• "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by package. If they
are not, plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooking, possibly
resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially
uncovered because they form a tight
seal. When cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct steam away

from hands and face.

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Microwave-Safe Cookware (continued)

• Use foil only as directed in this manual.
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil
trays less than 3/4" (9 cm) high; remove
the top foil cover and return the tray to
the box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the foil at least
1 inch (9.5 cm) away from the sides of

the oven.
Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware

designed for microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used carefully.
Even microwave-safe plastic may not be
as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking.

The Exhaust Fan

The fan will operate automatically under
certain conditions (see Automatic Fan

feature). Take care to prevent the starting
and spreading of accidental cooking fires

while the exhaust fan is in use.

• Clean the underside of the microwave
often. Do not allow grease to build up

on the microwave or the fan filters.

• In the event of a grease fire on the
surface units below the microwave oven,

smother a flaming pan on the surface
unit by covering the pan completely
with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.

In longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:

1. Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with

the cookware manufacturer's
recommendations.

2. Do not microwave empty containers.

3. Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.

• Use care when cleaning the exhaust fan

filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such
as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage

the filters.

• When preparing flaming foods under

the microwave, turn the exhaust fan on.

• Never leave surface units beneath your

microwave oven unattended at high heat
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite and
spread if the microwave exhaust fan is
operating. To minimize automatic fan
operation, use adequate sized cookware
and use high heat on surface units only
when necessary.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits

GroundingInstructions

Ensure proper ground
exists before use.

Improper use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock.

This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of an electrical short circuit,

grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for

the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power

cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or service
technician if the grounding instructions

are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance

is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 9-prong wall

outlet, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a

properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from
the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this
appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance. If the power cord is too short,

have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the

appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance

into its own electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or

tripping of circuit breaker.

Optional Kits

Filler Panel Kits
JX48WH--White
JX48BL--Black

JX48CT--Bisque

When replacing a 36" (91 cm) range
hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional
width to provide a custom built-in
appearance.

For installation between cabinets only;
not for end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit

contains two 3'%vide (8 cm) filler panels.

Filter Kits
JX81A--Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit

Filter kits are used when the microwave
oven cannot be vented to the outside.

Available at extra cost from your

Frigidaire supplier.

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Microwave Features

Here is a quick guide to the features and

controls of your microwave oven.

NOTE: This manual covers several models so the illustration may not look exactly

like your model. However, operating instructions for each of the features and functions
of your microwave will be found in this manual.

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1.Temperature Probe. Use with Temp
Cook and Roast functions only.

2. Shelf. Lets you microwave several

foods at once. Food microwaves best
when placed directly on the turntable.

3.Door Handle. Pull to open the door.

The door must be securely latched for

the microwave to operate.

4. Door Latches.

5.Window with Metal Shield. Screen
allows cooking to be viewed while

keeping microwaves confined
in the oven.

6.Receptacle for Temperature Probe.
Probe must be securely inserted into
the receptacle before the oven will

Temp Cook or Roast.

7.Touch Control Panel. You must set
the clock before using the microwave.

8. Cooktop Lights.

9. Grease Filters.

10. Removable Turntable. Turn table

and support must be in place when
using the oven. The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.

11. Convenience Guide.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and
oven light are located on the inside walls

of the microwave oven. Model and serial
numbers are on a label inside the oven.

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Getting Started

You can microwave by time, temperature,
or with the sensor features.

(Throughout thb manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

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Time & Auto Features

Press
Cook Time I & I[

Auto/Time Defrost

Power Level
Plus 30 Sec Starts immediately!

PT_ss once or twice

PT"ess once

PT_ss twice

Starts immediately/Express Cook

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Temperature Features - Probe Cookinq

Press

Cook/Roast Temp PT_ss once,

Press twic_
PT_ss thT_e times

Press four times

Enter

Amountofcoo_ngtime.
Food weight.

Amountofdeffosting time.

Power level 1-10.

Enter

Desired food temperature.
Medium automatically selected.
Well automatically selected.
Simmer automatically selected.

Sensor Features

Press

Popcorn

Veggie

Fresh Vegetables
Frozen Vegetables

Canned Vegetables
Reheat

Beverage
Baked Potato

Ground Meats

Enter

Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!

Press once
Press twic_

Press three times

Stm'ts immediately!
Stm'ts immediately!
Stm'ts immediately!
Stm'ts immediately!

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Option

more/less time
more/less time

more/less time
more/less time
more/less time (on some models)

more/less time

more/less time
more/less time

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Operating Instructions

Changing Power Levels

How to Change the Power Level

The power level may be entered or
changed immediately after entering the

feature time for COOK TIME, TIME
DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The

power level may also be changed during
time countdown.

1.Press COOK TIME or select

Time Defrost.

2. Enter cooking or defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

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4. Select desired power level 1-10.

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Variable power levels add flexibility to

microwave cooking. The power levels on
the microwave oven can be compared to
the surface units on a range. High (power
level 10) or full power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100% power. Each
power level gives you microwave energy a
certain percent of the time. Power level 7
is microwave energy 70% of the time.
Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but

food may need more frequent stirring,
rotating or turning over. Most cooking
will be done on High (power level 10).

A lower setting will cook more evenly and

need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Some foods may have better flavor,

texture or appearance it"one of the lower
settings is used. Use a lower power level
when cooking foods that have a tendency
to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy
cycles off) give time for the food to
"equalize" or transfer heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this is shown
with power level 3-the defrost cycle.
If microwave energy did not cycle off,

the outside of the food would cook
before the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for
various power levels:

Power Level BestUses

High 10

Med-High 7

Medium 5

Low 2 or 3

Warm 1

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Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.

Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles

and reheating.
Slow cooking and tenderizing

such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.

Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.

Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.

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Operating Instructions

Time features

Cook Time

Cook Time I

Allows you to microwave for any time up

to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Power level 10 (High) is automatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility.

You may open the door during Cook Time
to check the food. Close the door and

press START to resume cooking.

1. Press COOK TIME.

2.Enter cooking time.

3.Change power level if you don' t want
full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.

Select a desired power level 1-10.)

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Cook Time II

Lets you change power levels
automatically during cooking. Here's how

to do it:

1.Press COOK TIME.

2.Enter the first cook time.

3.Change the power level if you don't
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.

Select a desired power level 1-10.)

4.Press COOK TIME again.

5.Enter the second cook time.

6.Change the power level if you don't
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.

Select a power level 1-10.)

7.Press START.

At the end of Cook Time I, Cook Time II

counts down.

4. Press START.

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Operating Instructions

Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II

NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable
Asparagus

(fresh spears)

(frozen spears)

Beans

(fresh green)

(frozen green)

(frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli

(fresh cut)

(fresh spears)

(_ozen,

chopped)

(_ozen spears)

Cabbage

(_esh)

(wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)

Amount Time Comments

1lb. (.45 kg)

lO-oz. (.28 kg)

6 to 9 min.,
Med-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

package

1lb. (.45 kg)

9 to 11 min.

cut in half
10-oz.(.28 kg)

6 to 8 min.

package
10-oz.(.28 kg)

6 to 8 min.

package

1 bunch

1 bunch

(1l/4 to 1% lbs.)
(.57 to .68 kg)

1 bunch

(1l/4 to 11/2lbs.)
(.57 to .68 kg)

10-oz. (.28 kg)
package

10-oz. (.28 kg)
package

1 medium head

(about 2 lbs.)
( about .90 kg)

1 lb. (.45 kg)
lO-oz. (.28 kg)

package

1 medium head
1 medium head

10-oz. package

(.28 kg)

17 to 21 min.

7 to 10 min.

9 to 13 min.

5 to 7 min.

5 to 7 min.

8 to 11 min.

7 to 10 min.

7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.

9 to 14 min.

10 to 17 min.

5 to 7 min.

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In 11/2-qt.oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.

In 1-qt. casserole.

In 1½-qt. ca.sserole, place 1/2 cup water.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

1/4 cup water.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.

In 11/2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.

In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.

In 1lk-qt, casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water,

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water,